Employee Dies by Rabies, Is His Employer Liable?

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Employee Dies by Rabies, Is His Employer Liable?
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Rabies is a viral disease that has been located
and treated in over 150 countries in the world.
The United States is among those countries, and
it is not that often that a person dies from
rabies. However, it does happen. In a situation
where an employee dies of rabies, can his
employer be held responsible? To understand the
answer to that question, we have to take many
things into consideration first. Here are some of
the things that have to be taken into
consideration before fingers could be pointed at
the employer.
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How it Came To Be
The first and most important question is how it
came to be. Where did the employee get rabies
from, and under what circumstances? Was it while
performing regular work duties, or was it outside
of work? If the employee received rabies from an
animal attack at work premises, the employer
could and should be held responsible for keeping
an infected animal at work premises. If the
employee received rabies from an animal outside
of work premises, the employer cannot be held
responsible as he/she has nothing to do with the
attack. In that scenario, the dogs owner is the
one who can be held responsible for the
attack.
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If the employee receives rabies while performing
regular work duties (driving to a certain
location to fix something), the employer could be
held responsible (partially) for not ensuring
that the location is safe prior to the employees
arrival. If you get rabies from an animal attack
outside of work and lose your job in the process,
you may be a victim of wrongful termination. Your
employer probably didnt want you around carrying
a deadly disease at the same time, that is a
violation of your right as an employee. Rabies
can be cured with a vaccine, and you could be
back to work in no time. In case you dont have a
job to return to, contact Wrongful Termination
Attorneys in Los Angeles and schedule your
initial free consultation to find out what you
should do next if you got wrongfully
terminated.
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Raising Awareness
If rabies is a serious problem in your area, your
employer should make sure that everyone gets all
the required information about rabies and how to
prevent/cure the disease. This involves
organizing seminars and info classes that will
teach the employee all about this deadly
disease. If you end up getting bitten by an
infected dog and get rabies, you need to seek
proper treatment immediately. Inform your
employer while on the way to the hospital or as
quickly as you can if you are going to miss work
or be late due to visit the hospital. d
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If you are fired in the process, your employer
may have violated your rights as an employee and
may have wrongfully terminated you. If and when
this happens, dont hesitate to contact Wrongful
Termination Attorneys Los Angeles and seek their
help in resolving the problem with your
employer.
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